Play Astitva emphatically depicts the struggle of a woman

The

play

'

Astitva

', depicting the struggle of a woman in the male-dominated society, was recently staged at Nagari Natak Mandali, Varanasi. Directed by

Amit Shrimali

, the play revolved around a theatre artist, enacted by

Rekha Sisodia

, who is unable to get a role in a play since she is a woman. She then reminiscences the instances where she had been denied a lot of opportunities because of her gender. The powerful performance led to a loud round of applause from the audience.